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  1. 1. Via Budo: Using the warrior's mind against crime

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Stella Skopelitou; [2023]
    Keywords : budo; crime prevention; rehabilitation; self-control; traditional martial arts;

    Abstract : Traditional martial arts are thought to be a path towards virtue through the practice of self-control. In this study, a survey was used to examine the associations between the practice of traditional martial arts, higher levels of self-control and lower levels of aggression, which were already suggested from previous research. READ MORE

  3. 2. Lao Students’ Financial Behavior and Financial Well-being : The Role of Gender, Competence, Confidence, and Trust in Bank Systems

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Vanda Björklund Engström; Sofia Puman; [2023]
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    Abstract : To increase sound financial behavior and financial well-being among people in different countries, we need policies developed from various local perspectives. We have conducted a field study in the lower-middle-income country Laos, founded on a previous study from a high-income country. READ MORE

  4. 3. Micro-interactions affecting our mega minds; Designing to reduce procrastination behavior using mindful design

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

    Author : Moa Gottschalk; [2023]
    Keywords : social media platforms; SMP; micro-interactions; procrastination; self-control; mindful design;

    Abstract : Social media platforms (SMP) are a continually growing field with several implications for the social structures of society. SMPs are web-based platforms on which users connect with other individuals and organizations which enables social connections and social bonding. READ MORE

  5. 4. Nursing intervention among patients with hypertension to improved medication adherence

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Xie Qi; Chunguang Zhao; [2023]
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    Abstract : Background ：Hypertension is a public health problem in many countries.Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, with hypertensionbeing a major influencing factor. The prevalence increases with increasing age. READ MORE

  6. 5. A cognitive derby within football supporters : The role of executive functions on aggressive and violent behavior

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för beteende-, social- och rättsvetenskap

    Author : Jonathan de Leur; [2023]
    Keywords : football violence; football supporters; hooliganism; executive functions; self-control; fotbollsvåld; fotbollssupportrar; huliganism; exekutiva funktioner; självkontroll;

    Abstract : The purpose of the present study was to evaluate to what extent executive functioning has an impact on aggressive and violent behavior contextualized within football supporters. The sample consisted of 142 (111 males and 31 females) football supporters, between 16-71 years old (M=34,58, SD=12,53) who, during the 2022 season of the Swedish football league “Allsvenskan” visited at least one game. READ MORE